This session's focus is on:

Hopefully, by this point in the Summer, NYSED will have adopted the Portrait of a Graduate and released the descriptors for each element. This session will focus on those updates and how this may impact the work of our schools in the year ahead.

This registration is specifically meant for current School Administrators, that are not Superintendents. Coaching for Superintendents is available through a separate registration link.

Format: Administrators will attend 10 Coaching Sessions throughout the course of the school year.

Registration Deadline is January 31, 2026

In addition to registering for this course, we are also asking all participants to complete this form: WFL MBSR Application

There is a growing awareness that trauma is pervasive and that the impact of trauma is often deep and life shaping. Trauma and toxic stress are often at the center of a person's mental health challenges, substance use, physical health issues and/or involvement with the justice system. This means, whether or not it is fully recognized, staff at our school districts are working with survivors of trauma.

Creating a trauma-informed system requires not only understanding the impact of trauma, but implementing changes in the service delivery that align with the five core principles of trauma-centered safety: safety, trust, choice, collaboration and empowerment.

This training aims to support staff by increasing their knowledge and capacity around the essential elements of a trauma-informed system and how that understanding can be applied to their daily practice and organizational culture.

Day 1: Grief and Loss; Trauma
Day 2: Chronic Illness; Suicide Assessment
Day 3: Threat Assessment Management; Infrastructure Development and Implementation

Days 4 & 5: Group Crisis Response Skills (Critical Incident Stress Management)
You must register by August 16, 2025

LETRS comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions. LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes. This 4 day series will address volume 2, units 5-8: Teaching vocabulary, language and reading comprehension, and writing.

Participants will receive access to print materials and a one year online license. Each of the session dates will be with a LETRS consultant. It is recommended that in between sessions, participants complete online practice, assigned readings and classroom applications. Districts can provide their participants credit for the asynchronous work at their own discretion.

Prerequisite: LETRS Volume 1, Units 1-4

Workshop Highlights:

• Learn Genially: Participants will start by learning how to use the Genially program, gaining the skills needed to create dynamic and interactive games.

• Step-by-Step Game Design: The game design process will be divided into specific tasks, allowing participants to focus on one aspect at a time. Once a task is completed, the next part of the process will be provided.

• Toward the End: Participants will share their drafted games for feedback and game iterations, refining their creations based on constructive input.

• Templates Provided: Participants will receive templates of all the created games, offering a valuable resource for future projects.

TCIS helps participants and schools to:

◉ Create a trauma-sensitive environment where students and adults are safe and feel safe within their roles as a staff member
◉ Pro-actively prevent and/or deescalate potential crisis situations with the students they work with
◉ Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to students and staff
◉ Process the crisis event with students and each other to help improve their coping strategies to reduce future risk

*District teams are encouraged to attend together, but this is not required.*

What we will cover:

1. Best Practices for Sharing Documents: Learn how to share documents securely and efficiently using OneDrive.
2. Leveraging SharePoint: Discover how to use SharePoint for robust team collaboration and project management.
3. Utilizing Teams: Understand how to utilize Teams for seamless communication and integration of all your tools.
4. Choosing the Right Platform: Gain insights on selecting the appropriate platform for various tasks to ensure optimal productivity and collaboration.